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The Erie Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an email marketing workshop from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Erie Community Center, 450 Powers Street.

Jack Jostes, a Constant Contact Authorized Expert, and Internet Marketing Director of Boulder-based SocialMedia agency, Ramblin Jackson, will present "The Power of Email Marketing." This information-packed seminar will show how email marketing - the hands-on, low-cost marketing tool - can help drive business success. Discoverhow communicating with customers regularly can help you stay connected, and generateincreased referrals, repeat sales, and unwavering customer loyalty.

Learn how to start and build a strong permission-based customer list, get audiencesto open, read and act on emails... and use past results to sharpen emailmarketing programs.

There is no charge to attend. RSVP 303-828-3440.

Erie Community Library events in February

Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., will host its Winter Storytime sessions through March 2. Storytimes offered during this session include: Drop-In Storytimes at 10:15 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Tales for Tots at 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays (registration is required); Twinkle Babies at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesdays (registration is required).

The City of Lafayette Recreation Department will bring The Heart Truth -- a campaign that is raising public awareness about heart disease -- to the community.

The lectures will be held at Bob L. Burger Recreation Center, 111 W. Baseline, Lafayette.

- Feb. 17-23: Cardio Fitness Challenge

After every heart-healthy fitness class participants attend Feb. 17-23 at the Bob Burger Recreation Center, they can register for prize giveaways.

Qualifying classes are listed on the Drop-In Fitness Schedule. The cost is free with daily admission.

Lafayette Library to host birthday celebration The weekend of Feb. 23 and 24 will feature a "Yesterday Today Tomorrow" celebration of Lafayette Public Library's 15 years of calling their Baseline Road location home. Through award-winning author lectures, writers' workshops, hands-on activities, entertaining music, book give aways, and of course birthday cake, the two-day marathon of activities is geared to share the wonder of learning, discover the thrill of creativity and inspire shared experiences.

The Lafayette Public Library has been a focal point for learning and engagement in the community for 90 years. The celebration theme of "Yesterday Today Tomorrow" is intended to bring to light all those features the Lafayette Library has offered the community, all that it is today, and all that it can be for the future.

"This celebration is as much about moving forward as it is appreciating our past," Library Director Betsy Stroomer said. Last year the 30,000 square foot library underwent a facility-wide maintenance and renovation project which resulted in more patron collaborative areas, seating nooks, and workstations, rearranged collections and a modified balance of print versus electronic collections.

According to Stroomer, "This birthday weekend allows us to showcase our renovation and gives everyone an opportunity 'check out' what our library offers the community and how we're keeping up with changing needs."

Katie Glassman, Denver native, has a sparkling voice, a fast and soulful fiddling style and original songs that freshly interpret genres from vintage jazz to Western swing and bluegrass - all of which converge on her recent release Snapshot, a perfect sonic representation of her current work.

Inspired by old-time Texas music, she began playing by ear, honing her skills at countless competitions through the country. Based in Colorado, Glassman has traveled far and wide to study with her heroes, including legendary fiddle players Darol Anger, Jimmie Don Bates, Stuart Duncan, Paul Anastasio, Joey McKenzie and Didier Lockwood.

Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.

Casey Driessen

With limitless energy and spontaneity, The Singularity Tour puts Casey Driessen's unique creative vision center stage. The set up is simple: One man. One fiddle. One pedal board. Mixing his signature percussive fiddle style with digital loops and effects, the GRAMMY-nominated fiddler will build each show layer by layer in real time in front of the audience. The result is a one of a kind experience that pushes the boundaries of musical genres and styles.

Tickets available for purchase at Louisville Recreation Center/Senior Center front desk or online at louisvillerecreation.com.

Adults are $10 (online code 18074-1) and $6 for children 10 years and younger (online code 18074-2).100 percent of the proceeds from the dinner aid Louisville seniors in need of energy assistance100 percent of the proceeds from the silent auction aid in scholarships and emergency funds for seniors.

The Louisville Public Library's iHelp technology team was started to help patrons learn how to download the library's digital content to eReaders and other smart devices.

Whether you have a Nook or Kindle or other eReader, an iPad or other tablet, or an iPhone or other smart phone, you can learn how to access and download a wide variety of digital content from your library. The iHelp team can also show you how to download the library's mobile app so you can access your library on the go.

The iHelp team will be available from 10 a.m. to noon in the library lobby on the third Tuesday of each month beginning Feb. 19.

Starting on March 6, the iHelp team will also offer one-on-one assistance, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday, at Vic's coffee shop, 801 Main St., in Downtown Louisville.

To get help with a specific device, bring it along. Check the library website for specific dates and times for other iHelp events.

The library is also looking for a few volunteers. So, if you're 16 or older, comfortable with these technology gadgets, and willing to donate a little time to support your community, contact the library's volunteer coordinator at 303-335-4834 or the adult services reference desk at 303-335-4820 for more information.

As part of the ongoing U.S. 36 Express Lanes Project, Louisville's 36 Commuting Solutions is implementing new commuter resources and subsidies to reduce the number of solo drivers along the US 36 corridor.

Telework trainings will be held quarterly at various locations throughout the U.S. 36 corridor. Attendees will receive the necessary tools to implement a telework program within their organization.

In addition, $2,500 is available for financial assistance to help establish new telework programs with corridor employers to cover costs such as computer hardware, software or policy development.

The first training is scheduled 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield.

The Town of Superior Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is conducting an assessment of its recreational programs and would like residents' assessments of the town's existing recreational programs and help in identifying new programs or activities to consider.

The town encourages residents to discuss the questions with other members of their household so that answers reflect combined opinions. Or, individual members of the household can participate in the questionnaire on their own, including student-aged members.

Questions and additional comments are welcomed. Because the town intends to conduct this assessment periodically, any feedback on the questionnaire itself is appreciated. Comments can be sent to recreation superintendent Patrick Hammer at patrickh@superiorcolorado.gov.

Registration for the Rock Creek Flyers Swim Team open

The Rock Creek Flyers Swim Team, Superior's competitive summer swim team for youth ages 6 to 18, will be accepting registrations for the 2013 season on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

For more information regarding the Rock Creek Flyers Swim Team and details about registration for the 2013 season, visit the team's website at rockcreekflyers.com. For specific questions please contact Brian Yost at 303-494-3664 or email yostman1759@gmail.com.

MacIntyre feels Colorado is capable of making run at bowl gameCU BUFFS FALL CAMPWhen: 29 practices beginning Wednesday morning 8:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday practices are open to the media and public next week. Full Story

It didn't take long for Denver music observers to notice Plume Varia. Husband and wife Shon and Cherie Cobbs formed the band only two years ago, but after about a year they started finding themselves on best-of lists and playing the scene's top venues. Full Story